What is a Punnett Square?
Punnett Square

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A Punnett Square is a diagram used to predict the outcome of a genetic cross by showing the possible combinations of alleles from the parents.
2.
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What does the letter 'P' represent in genetics?
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The letter 'P' represents a dominant allele, which can mask the effect of a recessive allele.
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What is the probability of an offspring being purple if both parents are heterozygous (Pp)?
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75% chance of being purple (PP or Pp) and 25% chance of being white (pp).
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What is a genotype?
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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses.
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What is a phenotype?
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A phenotype is the observable physical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.
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What is a trait?
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A trait is a characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes.
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What does homozygous mean?
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Homozygous means having two identical alleles for a trait, such as TT or tt.
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